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Germany news: State of Rhineland-Palatinate holds elections

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 08:46
Voters in Rhineland-Palatinate are set to choose a new state government. Run-off local elections are to take place in Bavaria, with the mayoral race in Munich in focus. DW has the latest.

India news: Weight gain may mean pay cut as Air India tightens fitness norms for crew

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 07:33
Air India is set to implement a strict health and fitness policy for crew members, with Body Mass Index (BMI) being a key factor. There are harsh repercussions over noncompliance. DW has the latest.

Iran war: Tehran vows response to Trump's Hormuz threats

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 05:36
Iran has said it will target energy and desalination infrastructure if the US targets its own energy infrastructure. Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

Sudan: Over 60 killed in strike on hospital, WHO says

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 05:35
The World Health Organization's chief said nearly 90 others were wounded in the attack on a hospital in east Darfur.

Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in a week

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 04:54
Cuba's power grid has collapsed again amid an energy crisis that has been worsened by a US oil blockade.

Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 03:30
Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday. Meanwhile, thousands were without power in the Ukrainian region of Chernihiv.

Ex-FBI chief and Trump investigator Robert Mueller dies at 81

Sun, 03/22/2026 - 01:55
Donald Trump celebrated the death of the former FBI director who found a substantial link between Russia and his 2016 campaign.

Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 23:14
The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day. Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.

Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 22:16
Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward what the call more pro-Russia positions.

Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 21:03
Proposed changes to ‌the constitution ⁠⁠would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 after he was meant to step down in ​2028.

K-pop giants BTS celebrate return with Seoul concert

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 18:56
The South Korean K-pop band BTS has returned to the stage after a nearly four-year break. Huge crowds cheered the group at a massive free concert Saturday, as viewers from around the world tuned in live on Netflix.

Using every drop: Physics answers a crucial kitchen question

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 18:48
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have probed this everyday conundrum.

Down to the last drop: Physics answers a kitchen question

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 18:48
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have probed this everyday conundrum.

Taliban install new diplomat without telling Germany: Report

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 18:15
Despite not being recognized by Germany, the Taliban have appointed a new head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's approval, broadcaster ARD reported.

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 15:00
Voters are set to go to the polls in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany's wine-growing region and home of Donald Trump's ancestors. It's another test case for Germany's coalition government.

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 13:50
Thousands of people on the Hawaiian island of Oahu have been evacuated as winter storms dump masses of water on its already saturated soil. Meteorologists say more heavy rains are expected over the coming days.

Iran war: Strikes near Israel's nuclear center injure dozens

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 13:11
Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow DW.

Iran war: Strikes near Israel’s nuclear research center injure dozens

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 13:11
Iranian ballistic missiles penetrated Israel's defenses, striking the towns of Dimona and Arad, near the country's main nuclear research center. Follow DW for more...

Iran war: Israel to step up attacks as US mulls next steps

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 13:11
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said attacks against Iran will "increase significantly" in the coming week. Katz's comments come after President Donald Trump said the US was considering "winding down" the Iran war.

Czechs plan major rally as MPs mull 'foreign agent' law

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 11:51
Prague could see one of its largest demonstrations in recent years on Saturday. Many Czechs are preparing to protest what organizers of the rally describe as democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Andrej Babis.

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